Editing Pichu

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|image = {{tabber|title1=Pichu|content1=[[File:PichuFRLG.png|x300px]]|title2=Spiky-eared Pichu|content2=[[File:Spiky-eared Pichu.png|x300px]]}}

|caption = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Pichu from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']] and {{s|bulbapedia|Spiky-eared Pichu}} from [[bulbapedia:M12|''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'']].

|universe = {{uv|Pokémon}}

|lastappearance = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'']] (2022)

|homeworld = {{iw|bulbapedia|Johto}}

|voiceactor = {{iw|wikipedia|Satomi Korogi}}

'''Pichu''' ({{ja|ピチュー|Pichū}}, ''Pichu'') is the Tiny Mouse Pokémon from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation II|second generation]], and is present as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' after being absent from both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.

Pichu is a small, rodent-like Pokémon characterized by its yellow fur, flat, triangular ears, and pink cheeks. It is categorized within the Pokédex at #172 as the "Tiny Mouse Pokémon".<ref name=Dex/> As both the pre-evolved form of [[Pikachu]] and a {{s|bulbapedia|baby Pokémon}}, Pichu is much less powerful than its evolved forms. While it cannot learn some moves that Pikachu and [[Raichu]] can, it can learn three moves ({{iw|bulbapedia|Charm|move}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Sweet Kiss|move}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Nasty Plot|move}}) that its evolved forms could not learn until [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sword and Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'']]. Pichu only evolves into Pikachu when it achieves a very high level of {{s|bulbapedia|friendship}} with its [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]].

The {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}} explains that the electricity pouches in Pichu's cheeks are still small and unable to store much electricity. This, in turn, makes it inexperienced with handling electrical attacks, to the point that it occasionally inflicts damage to itself. While this does not actually occur in the ''Pokémon'' games (outside of [[bulbapedia:Volt Tackle|two]] [[bulbapedia:Wild Charge|instances]] where it is a universal mechanic), it has nevertheless been demonstrated in the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]], in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Channel}}'' and the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

 

Like Pikachu, Pichu has a special variant of its species; in Pichu's case, it is {{s|bulbapedia|Spiky-eared Pichu}}, which debuted in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|''Pokémon HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'']]. True to her name, Spiky-eared Pichu features three spiky tufts of fur on her left ear. Spiky-eared Pichu also deviates from other members of her species by knowing {{s|bulbapedia|Helping Hand}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Pain Split}}, having different {{s|bulbapedia|Pokéathlon}} stats and, most notably, her inability to evolve or be traded outside ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'' and her incompatibility with the {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Transfer}} by extension. The latter two traits are later explained by {{s|bulbapedia|Professor Elm}} as a side effect of her constantly traveling through time with {{s|bulbapedia|Celebi}}.

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==

Pichu is a playable [[unlockable character]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. As confirmed in a development news update shortly after ''Melee''{{'}}s release, Pichu was purposed to be a "joke character" because of its status as an inferior [[clone]] of {{SSBM|Pikachu}} that possesses more weaknesses and weaker strengths.<ref>''[http://sourcegaming.info/2015/09/24/meleepichusite/ News Flash! Smash Bros. Dojo: Pichu]'' (translated 2015-09-24; [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1211/index.html original] posted 2001-12-11)</ref> Its most infamous flaw is based on its Pokédex description of unintentionally harming itself with its own electricity: whenever Pichu performs an [[electric]]al attack, it will sustain 1%-4% [[recoil damage]]. Along with this, Pichu is the lightest character in ''Melee'', giving it extremely poor endurance. Although its agility and okay juggling capabilities were more recently highlighted, such positives are insufficient to offset its multitude of cons, resulting in Pichu currently ranking 22nd out of 26 on the ''Melee'' tier list in the D tier.

===Trophies===

|desc=(1.0/1.01 NTSC) A baby Electric-type Pokémon identifiable by its big ears, Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.

:(1.02 NTSC/PAL) A Tiny Mouse Pokémon identifiable by its big ears, Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.

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{{Trophy

|name=Pichu

|image=Pichu Trophy (Smash).png

|desc=Compared with Pikachu, Pichu is a tad more nimble and a little more difficult to hit. Those are the only two advantages, however, and since Pichu damages itself when it uses electrical attacks, it's best suited for handicapped matches. Even though Pichu's tough to catch, it's easy to throw its tiny frame great distances.

 

|image=Pichu Trophy (Smash 2).png

|desc=Pichu is the lightest character in Super Smash Bros. Melee., and it's top of the class in weakness, too! For Pichu, it's all about scampering here and there to pick up items that will help it survive. The first warp in Agility causes 1 point of damage to Pichu, and the second causes 3, so try to limit the number of times you use the move.

Pichu is one of the five playable characters in ''Melee'' who did not return as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', along with [[Dr. Mario]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Roy]] and [[Young Link]]. It is also the only character who neither has unfinished data on ''Brawl''{{'}}s disc, nor a new playable character as a successor. Instead, Pichu only appears as a trophy. However, its ability to [[wall jump]] and the blue goggles from its [[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Pichu|blue alternate costume]] were given to {{SSBB|Pikachu}}.

Pichu makes an appearance in ''Brawl'' as a collectible trophy. It is obtained by completing [[All-Star Mode]] without using a continue. The trophy describes Pichu's appearance in the ''Pokémon'' games, and makes no reference whatsoever to its appearance in ''Melee''.

{{Trophy

|name=Pichu

|image=Pichu - Brawl Trophy.png

|desc=A Tiny Mouse Pokémon. Because its electric cheek pouches are still small, it cannot store electricity yet. Pichu has been known to flaunt its courage by touching tails with others and setting off sparks. It is easier for Pichu to build up electricity when the humidity is lower. Pichu will evolve into Pikachu.

|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Gold/Silver|console2=DS|game2=Pokémon Diamond/Pearl}}

}}

Once again, Pichu only appears as a trophy in {{for3ds}}, while {{forwiiu}} references it via [[Palutena's Guidance]] regarding {{SSB4|Pikachu}}. Once again, Pikachu still has Pichu's blue goggles and Pichu's wall jump.

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|name=Pichu

|desc=Professor Elm must have been shocked when he discovered a pre-evolution of Pikachu! These cute baby Pokémon often discharge electricity accidentally when something takes them by surprise. They also play together by using their tails to make sparks fly! It's cute to watch, but it's good training for battle, too.

After a two-installment absence, Pichu returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. This marks its first playable appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series in 17 years, a distinction shared with fellow ''Melee'' newcomer [[Young Link]]. In addition, {{s|bulbapedia|Spiky-eared Pichu}} appears in this game as a playable character via Pichu's alternate costumes. ''Ultimate'' also marks her first appearance in any form of official media (video games or otherwise) in nearly a decade. Oddly enough, unlike [[bulbapedia:Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]], Spiky-eared Pichu does not have an obtainable Fighter Spirit.

Pichu still functions as a lighter, polarized [[clone]] of Pikachu, yet it has nevertheless been somewhat de-cloned (though not to the same extent as previous clones due to it not receiving as many entirely original moves), thanks to several of its moves having received modified animations, functionality changes and/or frame data adjustments, as well as Pikachu gaining a new neutral aerial. Presumably due to its previous status as a "joke character" in ''Melee'', Pichu has been buffed greatly. Although several of Pichu's moves had their recoil damage increased in update 3.1.0, a few of these nerfs were undone in update 11.0.0. As a result, Pichu is considered by many to be a viable character, albeit not to same degree as before update 3.1.0, currently ranking in the C+ tier at the 53rd place out of 82.

 

Despite the term "Echo Fighter" being used in ''Ultimate'' to denote clones, Pichu is not labeled as such, and no official reason has been given for this oddity. However, it is worth noting that clone characters introduced before ''SSB4'' are not labeled as Echo Fighters.

SSBU spirit Pichu.png|410. '''''Pichu'''''

SSBU Spiky Pichu.png|Spiky-eared Pichu, as she appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.

*Despite Pichu using both {{iw|bulbapedia|Skull Bash|move}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Agility|move}} as part of its moveset, Pichu cannot legitimately learn either move in the ''Pokémon'' {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}.

**Additionally, both moves deal [[recoil damage]] to Pichu, even though neither of them are Electric-type moves.

*Pichu is the only character in the series with non-special attacks that inflict recoil damage.